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1. In 1865, the American Civil War officially ended in West Virginia as Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
2. On April 9, 1917, West Virginia became the first state to create a state-run Department of Public Welfare.
3. In 1937, the West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston was dedicated, replacing the original building that burned down in 1921.
4. On April 9, 1963, the West Virginia Turnpike opened, connecting Charleston to Princeton.
5. In 2010, the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster occurred in West Virginia, resulting in 29 fatalities and an increased focus on mine safety regulations.
5 Fun Facts About April 9 In West Virginia History
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